This Photo was taken during the Crooks Second Line by Ralph De Palma
Trumpet Bob was a KW Legend. He passed away on August 7, 2018. He loved leading the New Orleans Style Street Funerals with his tuxedo, top hat and trumpet. Bob played on the patio of the Cafe Tropical in front of the Mel Fisher's Museum for over fifteen years. He played in many places all over Key West.
He loved to sit in with the Love Lane Gang. He first arrived in KW in 1952 while still in the Navy. Trumpet Bob was a world traveler and loved everyone. He had many friends here in Key West and will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Bob loved to play in musical groups with Richard Crooks and was a good friend to Richard. Bob also loved to get children involved in music and it will be an honor to be included in the January 30th, 2022 Crooks Second Line March.
